Hi Charles

Yes, my reading of the FDC's comments is that they feel we could improve the way in which we communicate and work with volunteers and I think we would all agree with that. However, I don't think the successful outcome is anything to do with the weak pound but rather a strong proposal based on a good strategic plan, excellent partnership working and increased reach and impact over the past year. 

All best
Lucy

On 19 November 2016 at 09:33, Charles Matthews <charles.r.matthews@ntlworld.com> wrote:


On 18 November 2016 at 13:03 Lucy Crompton-Reid <lucy.crompton-reid@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

 

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Interesting reading, especially about the handling of volunteers. As someone who deals with WMUK and its WiR folk in various ways, I wouldn't describe its responsiveness as exactly slick; and it seems the FDC is voicing something of what I feel, in different language. There may have been a one-off advantage gained from the weak pound, so let's hope this year's successful bid can be leveraged into some further progress.

Charles


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